Courtrai to Cologne train
Cheap train tickets from Courtrai to Cologne
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Train schedule from Courtrai to Cologne
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Fastest train times from Courtrai to Cologne
Fastest Journey
9 h 57 m
Average
9 h 57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
259 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Courtrai for Cologne every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Courtrai to Cologne
 | Distance | 160 miles (258 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 15 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $56 (€50) |
 | Train frequency | 8 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn or Thalys |
Trains from Courtrai to Cologne cover the 160 miles (258 km) long route taking on average 3 h 15 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Thalys. Normally, there are 8 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $56 (€50), but the average price of train tickets is $56 (€50). Travelers depart most frequently from Kortrijk and arrive in Köln Hbf.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and Thalys from Courtrai to Cologne trains
Travel from Courtrai to Cologne from $56 (€50) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn and Thalys! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Courtrai to Cologne train.
Train information from Courtrai to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 3 h 20 min
- Average Price: $56
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train to Cologne from Courtrai with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
Are you making plans to travel to Cologne from Courtrai? Why not take a train with Thalys? Omio can show you current Thalys train times, tickets, travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard) and prices so you can find the best deals on Courtrai to Cologne trains all in one place. On the Thalys train, you can expect to travel 160 miles (258 km) from Courtrai to Cologne. If you use the Omio app to search for trains to Cologne from Courtrai, you can quickly see if the Thalys ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you have found your perfect one-way Thalys train from Courtrai to Cologne, book your cheap train tickets online on Omio or in the Omio app quickly and easily so you can spend the rest of your time enjoying your upcoming trip!
Thalys from Courtrai to Cologne train information:
- Average Duration: 3 h 18 min
- Thalys frequency: 2 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Courtrai to Cologne
Travel between Courtrai, Belgium and Cologne, Germany by train is: Partially open.
What is the status of international entry into Germany from Belgium?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Germany from Courtrai?
Conditions of entry:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Cologne, Germany?
When traveling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 5/24/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Cologne from Courtrai before traveling.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Cologne to Courtrai is: Partially open
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Belgium from Germany?
Reentry to Belgium is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Belgium from Cologne?
What are the requirements?
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 24 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Courtrai, Belgium?
The government of Belgium has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last checked on 5/23/22. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Courtrai from Cologne here.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Kortrijk to Köln Hbf.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Kortrijk and travel around 0.4 miles (711 m) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Köln Hbf and need to travel approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) from the train station to the city center in Cologne.
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